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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

Can I do a self-drive safari in Kruger Park?
Will I have cell phone reception in Kruger National Park?
Can tourists visit the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
What is the objective of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
What wildlife can be found in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?

Health and Safety

Are there any restrictions on camping in Kruger National Park?
Can I swim in the rivers or dams in Kruger National Park?
Are there any safety concerns when driving in South Africa?
Are there any safety tips for driving in Kruger National Park?
Are there any precautions I can take to prevent mosquito bites?

Mammals

What is a Brown Hyena?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?

Snakes

What is the best way to avoid encountering a Mozambique spitting cobra in Kruger Park?
How venomous is the Boomslang?
Why is black mamba called black mamba?
Are Boomslangs common in Kruger Park?
How fast can the Black Mamba move?

History

What was the original purpose of Kruger National Park?
What were some of the major challenges faced by Kruger National Park in its early years?
What historical monuments can be found in the Kruger Park?
Who was Paul Kruger?
When was Kruger National Park established?

Flora

Can you use the wood of a Jackalberry tree for anything?
What are the various uses of the Marula found in the Kruger Park?
Can visitors pick or remove plants from Kruger National Park?
Where can I find the Sausage Tree in Kruger National Park?
Are Marula Trees endangered?

Birds

What Birds can be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Southern Ground Hornbills dangerous?
How do you identify an African Fish Eagle?
Where can you find Southern Ground Hornbills?
What is a Southern Ground Hornbill?

Insects

What type of spiders are found in the Kruger Park?
Can Golden orb spiders be kept as pets?
What does the Golden orb spider eat?
Can the Six-eyed sand spider be found in the Kruger Park?
What type of termites are found in Kruger Park?